Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

promotion?" Graham chuckled. "Or

felt like she and Graham

won't keep you any longer. I'm a bit busy here,"

on his end,

"Graham, I—"

interrupted, his voice sounding rushed. "I'll call you in a couple of days. I'll return at the beginning of next month. We can discuss

with a nod, her response

sure what was wrong between her and Graham, but she was sure there was

window, and some of her weariness faded as she looked

the weekend, but he wasn't alone. He

young rabbit. "Ms. Squire! Your

spatula in hand and laughed. "Hush, I'm still cooking!" "Ms. Squire, what delicious food are you making for

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